Sung Kim assumed the post as new US Ambassador to Philippines despite the unclear relations between Philippines and United States. KIM – The appointment of Sung Kim as the new United States Ambassador to Philippines has been accepted by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). The 70-year relationship of United States and Philippines has undeniably … Read more
Duterte Predicts That He May Not Able To Finish His Six-Year Term As President On Friday (November 05, 2016), President Duterte predicted that he may not able to survive his six-year term as the Philippine president. The president seemed overwhelmed by the enormity of his duty including his war on illegal drugs. Duterte said it … Read more
PCG affirms the mission to look after the Filipino fisherfolks in the disputed Scarborough Shoal. PCG – The Philippine Coast Guard has clarified the task set for them along with the recent deployment of the ships in the disputed Scarborough Shoal. The dispute over the maritime rights in Scarborough Shoal has not yet been fully … Read more
Vice Pres. Leni Robredo has signed an agreement with two government agencies. ROBREDO – Vice President Leni Robredo has recently signed an agreement with Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and National Housing Authority (NHA) to accelerate shelter building for victims of super typhoon Yolanda. Indeed, super typhoon Yolanda has left some parts of the countries in really … Read more
Mayor Rolando Espinosa Of Albuera, Leyte Was Killed Inside Jail Cell On Saturday (November 05, 2016), Albuera PNP chief Jovie Espenido confirmed that Leyte Mayor Rolando Espinosa Sr. was shot dead inside the jail. Past 4 o’clock on Saturday morning after an alleged gun-grabbing attempt and resisting arrest from authorities, Espinosa together with his so-detainee Raul … Read more
There were four new cases of Zika virus recorded by the Health Department of the Philippines. The cases of Zika virus in the Philippines had already reached 23, as of November 4. This was confirmed by the Department of Health on Friday after having a press conference on On October 28, the DOH confirmed two … Read more
Jaybee Sebastian files graft, criminal raps vs. Senator Leila De Lima, two others. After facing several charges in connection to illegal drug trade, Senator Leila de Lima is facing new graft charges, this time, it was filed by an inmate. On Friday, high-profile inmate Jaybee Sebastian filed graft and criminal charges before the Department of … Read more
Philippines beefs up security measures after United States warned their citizens against traveling to southern Cebu. The Malacañan confirmed that police have stepped up security after the U.S. embassy warned its citizens to refrain from traveling to southern Cebu. Cebu is an island popular for diving and racy nightlife and far from the Islamist group’s … Read more
The Duterte administration has promised to increase the allowance of PNP and AFP members but it would not be implemented any sooner. The increase in combat allowance of the personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) promised by President Rodrigo Duterte will not be implemented within year … Read more
PCG spokesman Commander Armand Balilo confirmed that Philippine ships will be deployed in Panatag Shoal. BALILO – The spokesman commander of Philippine Coast Guards, Armand Balilo, confirmed the resuming of the deployment of Philippine vessels in Panatag Shoal. Despite the fact that the Chinese government has not yet fully honored the verdict of Arbitral Tribunal … Read more